Cutting Grass With The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Figure 25
1. Deck-lift switch
•
To lower the cutting unit/attachment, push the
switch forward.
•
To raise the mover deck/attachment, push the
switch rearward.
Important:
Do not continue to hold the switch
back after the mower/attachment is fully raised.
Doing so causes damage the hydraulic system.
Note:
To lock the cutting unit/attachment in the raised
position, raise the deck/attachment past the 15 cm
(6 inch) position, remove the height-of-cut stop pin,
and insert the pin into the 15 cm (6 inch) height-of-cut
position; refer to Adjusting the Height of Cut (page
Engaging the Power Takeoff (PTO)
The power-takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and some powered attachments.
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm
up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, ensure that the traction
pedal is in the
NEUTRAL
engine is at full throttle.
3. Pull up the PTO switch to engage it
Figure 26
1. PTO switch
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position and that the
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Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the
position.
Cutting Grass with the
Machine
Note:
Cutting grass at a rate that loads the engine
promotes DPF regeneration.
1. Move the machine to the job site.
2. Whenever possible, set the engine-speed switch
to high idle.
3. Engage the PTO switch.
4. Gradually move the traction pedal forward and
slowly drive the machine over the mowing area.
5. Once the front of the cutting units are over the
mowing area, lower the cutting units.
6. Cut grass so that the blades can cut and
discharge clippings at a high rate while
producing a good quality of cut.
Note:
If the cutting rate is too high, the quality
of cut may deteriorate. Reduce the ground
speed of the machine or reduce the width of cut
to regain high idle engine speed.
7. When the cutting units are over the far edge of
the mowing area, lift the cutting units.
8. Perform a tear-shaped turn to quickly line up for
your next pass.
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